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Toxoplasmosis is an infection with the protozoan intracellular parasite Toxoplasma gondii .
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Symptoms
Most primary infections produce no symptoms. The time between exposure to the infection and symptom development is 1 - ...
Causes
Toxoplasmosis is found in humans worldwide, and in many species of animals and birds. Cats are the definitive host of t...
Tests
Tests to determine infection or to find cysts: Brain biopsy; Cranial CT scan; MRI of head; Serologic titers for toxopla...
Treatments
Those without symptoms typically do not need treatment. Medications to treat the infection include an antimalarial drug...
Complications
Permanent disability, such as blindness or learning disorders, in infants with congenital toxoplasmosis; Return of the ...
Prevention
Tips for preventing this condition: Avoid undercooked meats; Freeze meat to minus 20 degrees Celsius for 2 days; Wash h...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop symptoms of toxoplasmosis. This disorder requires...
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